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Kiyomori Festival
March 24 @ 1:00 pm
Free
Heian costume parade on Miyajima in thanks to Taira Kiyomori who developed Itsukushima Shrine during the 12th century, laying the foundations for the prosperity of the island.
The 2023 festival will be slightly smaller the pre-Covid years and local islanders rather than members of the public will playing the roles of the historical figures in the parade.
- Our feature on the 2012 festival here
- Here is a blog post from 2007 by a guy who took part in the parade.
Parade route:
Square in front of Miyajima pier → Omotesando Shopping Arcade → Mikasahama beach → Itsukushima Shrine → Kiyomori Shrine